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Continuing the Challenge of Peacebuilding in a Divided World

On September 26, 2026, Accept International, a certified NPO based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, will commemorate its 15th anniversary by hosting a special event accessible to the public, both online and in-person. This organization specializes in conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and its director, Yousuke Nagai, has played a pivotal role in its mission.

The event will start at 3:00 PM and run until 6:00 PM JST, with an in-person networking session following from 6:30 PM to approximately 9:30 PM. The event allows for 120 in-person attendees and 300 online participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can look forward to a special lecture by Nagai, along with a panel discussion featuring diverse guests that will reflect on the organization's significant 15-year journey.

During the face-to-face element of the event in Minato-ku, participants can experience displays of past activities and engage in creative sessions designed to gather thoughts from attendees. Following the event, there will be a social gathering featuring quizzes about Accept International for interested guests.

The online participation option, which includes access to the event archive, allows for a wider audience to engage in the inspiring dialogue surrounding peace efforts and conflict resolution. This open invitation extends not only to the organization's ambassadors and supporters but also to anyone interested in learning more about Accept International and contributing to peace initiatives.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: September 26, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (door opens at 2:20 PM for in-person, 2:50 PM for online).
• - Venue: Hybrid (in-person and online).
• - Participation Fee:

- In-person event only: ¥2,000
- In-person event with donation: ¥4,000
- In-person event with social gathering: ¥4,000
- In-person event with donation and social gathering: ¥6,000
- Online participation with archive: ¥2,000
- Online participation with donation and archive: ¥4,000

• - Speakers: Yousuke Nagai, along with various guest speakers.
• - Registration: Available until capacity is reached.

About Accept International and Yousuke Nagai

Accept International began its journey as a student NGO, the Japan Somalia Youth Organization, on September 26, 2011. Since then, it has dedicated itself to providing support for young people in conflict areas such as Somalia, Yemen, and Palestine to choose a life free from violence. Following its renaming in 2017, the organization expanded its reach to include regions with high needs but limited support, such as Colombia and Indonesia.

Through these years, the organization has actively engaged in humanitarian aid and the peace dialogue process in Palestine and has worked to formulate international norms addressing youth involved in terrorism or armed conflicts. Nagai, the director, is renowned for his negotiations with non-state armed groups and his role in supporting former combatants' reintegration into society.

His efforts underscore the necessity of dismantling the cycle of hatred that has persisted for centuries. By promoting peacekeepers, both regional and international, Accept International aims to expand its impact in overcoming the current global instability.

The upcoming anniversary is a reflective moment for the organization, where they intend to revisit the values and principles that have guided them throughout their mission. It is an opportunity to encourage participants to envision a promising future—together.

Join Accept International on this significant occasion and contribute to the vital discourse on peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

For further information and to register for the event, please visit Accept International's website.